KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It's been 77 years since the Detroit Tigers last made back-to-back playoff appearances.

A win tonight and the Tigers can snap that trend.

Heck, they could even break it with a loss.

The Tigers' magic number to clinch the AL Central title is down to one, meaning Detroit could clinch the division if the Chicago White Sox suffer another loss tonight.

First pitch for Detroit is set for 8:10 p.m. The White Sox, meanwhile, will kick off their game at 7:05 p.m.

Theoretically, the Tigers could be crowned division champions halfway through tonight's game against the Kansas City Royals.

So, stay tuned. The live blog kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight with Rick Porcello, who will try to snap a string of six straight losing decisions, taking the mound.

Win or lose, it's possible the Tigers could claim their fifth division
title since divisional play began in 1969, and in turn, earn
back-to-back postseason berths since 1934 and 1935. My point? Tonight is must-see TV.